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Netsuke

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown wooden Netsuke by artist, depicting a seated man with a highly expressive face. The man has a bald head and appears to be screaming or yelling with his mouth wide open. His right hand is raised near his chest. He wears a loincloth and has a highly detailed and textured appearance. The background is plain and light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Wood
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 423 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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